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Tipsy

PRODUCT:

Tipsy

MANUFACTURER:

Graupner

CONSTRUCTION:

All foam molded wing, tail and fuse

FUNCTIONS:

Rudder, Elevator, Motor controle

WING SPAN:

888 mm

WING AREA:

11.6dm²

AIRFOIL:

Eppler E64

FLYING WEIGHT:

270 g

RC GEAR
&
DRIVE SYSYTEM:

2*Hitec HS-55 servos for rudder and elevator
JETI REX 5 plus receiver
GWS GS-100J ESC
Graupner Speed 280 motor w. 4.7*2.7 folding prop
7 cell 720 mAh NiMH battery (from Hobby-Lobby)

Review Date:

Oct. 30, 2004

Strengths:

light weight, easy to build and inexpensive.
easy to fly in moderate wind conditions.
motor running time is about 12 minutes and total flying time comes 25 to 30 minutes.
well-thought construction.

Weaknesses:

thin wing tip and tail tip are fragile.
dive or loop are not recommended as there is no wing reinforcement.

Overall rating:

AAA (three of five)

fly with the wind>Tipsy

PRODUCT:	Tipsy
MANUFACTURER:	Graupner
CONSTRUCTION:	All foam molded wing, tail and fuse
FUNCTIONS:	Rudder, Elevator, Motor controle
WING SPAN:	888 mm
WING AREA:	11.6dm²
AIRFOIL:	Eppler E64
FLYING WEIGHT:	270 g
RC GEAR & DRIVE SYSYTEM:	2Hitec HS-55 servos for rudder and elevator JETI REX 5 plus receiver GWS GS-100J ESC Graupner Speed 280 motor w. 4.72.7 folding prop 7 cell 720 mAh NiMH battery (from Hobby-Lobby)